Virginia § 55.1-2817 - No authority to adopt more stringent fence laws
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§ 55.1-2817. No authority to adopt more stringent fence laws
Nothing in § 55.1-2814 shall authorize or require the boards of supervisors or other governing bodies of counties to declare a more stringent fence as a lawful fence for any county, magisterial district, or selected portion of any county than as prescribed by § 55.1-2804.
Code 1950, § 8-883; 1977, c. 624, § 55-313; 2019, c. 712.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-2817
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-2817 cover?
Section 55.1-2817 ("No authority to adopt more stringent fence laws") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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